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taliban militants have carried out a major attack in southern afghanistan, killing more than 20 people, including a bbc reporter. the assault targeted the officers of the deputy governor, police headquarters and a private security firm. a u.s. soldier has been arrested near the fort hood military base in texas after being found with bomb-making materials. the serviceman has admitted planning an attack. in china, the government is facing a public backlash over the way it handled a high speed train crash which killed 39. authorities say the crash was called by design flaws and signaling equipment but allegations of corruption and lack of transparency are fueling public anger. the premier has visited the crash site. the bbc's martin patience reports from the scene. >> wen jiabo is the soft paternal face of the communist party. in times like this he's called upon to soothe the nation's nerves. at the crash site he paid his respects but he was also bowing to public pressure. >> no matter if it's a mechanical fault, a management problem, or indeed a manufacturing issue, we will get to the bo
taliban militants have carried out a major attack in southern afghanistan, killing more than 20 people, including a bbc reporter. the assault targeted the officers of the deputy governor, police headquarters and a private security firm. a u.s. soldier has been arrested near the fort hood military base in texas after being found with bomb-making materials. the serviceman has admitted planning an attack. in china, the government is facing a public backlash over the way it handled a high speed...
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and nato troops across the border in afghanistan. our correspondent has been to the tribal region of momand and sent us this report. >> pounding a hidden enemy. in a distant valley, taliban fighters are holding out. this is momand, one of several battlegrounds in pakistan's tribal belt. the army says it has freed most of this area from the militants' grip. we were taken to see the successes here. school children lined up to show their patriotism. their schools reclaimed from the taliban who used it as a base. this is some of their firepower. proudly displayed now by the military. these weapons have been recovered in the last few weeks. as well as the rifles, there are submachine guns, large amounts of ammunition, and anti-air crast guns. now, the army is still fighting to get complete control here and in other areas. but washington insists it's time to tackle north waziristan, a battle pakistan has been reluctant to fight. so far, army operations have focused on militants who attack pakistani targets. not those who strike across the
and nato troops across the border in afghanistan. our correspondent has been to the tribal region of momand and sent us this report. >> pounding a hidden enemy. in a distant valley, taliban fighters are holding out. this is momand, one of several battlegrounds in pakistan's tribal belt. the army says it has freed most of this area from the militants' grip. we were taken to see the successes here. school children lined up to show their patriotism. their schools reclaimed from the taliban...
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in afghanistan. but he says the fight against al-qaeda in the region would not have been possible without pakistan's help. a decade after the invasion, afghanistan wants aid for 10 million people this winter and is facing an unprecedented drought. but where are the billions already spent by the international community. david lloyd has gone to find out. >> this is a wheat field, but was no rain, nothing group. people were facing starvation. working age men have gone to try to find work. they came back here to rebuild their lives. now they wonder if it is time to move on again. is a tough life. his wife died while she was traveling to a hospital to have their job. is says he does not remember drought like this. nothing grew and he had to sell on the sheep. -- all this sheet. more afghans are poor and hungry than they were work -- were 10 years ago. a stagnant puddle. water may not be flowing here, but this is the largest recipient of aid in the world. they've received $150 billion in 10 years. most of
in afghanistan. but he says the fight against al-qaeda in the region would not have been possible without pakistan's help. a decade after the invasion, afghanistan wants aid for 10 million people this winter and is facing an unprecedented drought. but where are the billions already spent by the international community. david lloyd has gone to find out. >> this is a wheat field, but was no rain, nothing group. people were facing starvation. working age men have gone to try to find work....
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and nato troops across the border in afghanistan. our correspondent has been to the tribal region of momand and sent us this report. >> pounding a hidden enemy. in a distant valley, taliban fighters are holding out. this is momand, one of several battlegrounds in pakistan's tribal belt. the army says it has freed most of this area from the militants' grip. we were taken to see the successes here. school children lined up to show their patriotism. their schools reclaimed from the taliban who used it as a base. this is some of their firepower. proudly displayed now by the military. these weapons have been recovered in the last few weeks. as well as the rifles, there are submachine guns, large amounts of ammunition, and anti-air crast guns. now, the army is still fighting to get complete control here and in other areas. but washington insists it's time to tackle north waziristan, a battle pakistan has been reluctant to fight. so far, army operations have focused on militants who attack pakistani targets. not those who strike across the
and nato troops across the border in afghanistan. our correspondent has been to the tribal region of momand and sent us this report. >> pounding a hidden enemy. in a distant valley, taliban fighters are holding out. this is momand, one of several battlegrounds in pakistan's tribal belt. the army says it has freed most of this area from the militants' grip. we were taken to see the successes here. school children lined up to show their patriotism. their schools reclaimed from the taliban...
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pakistan has a long way to go before it becomes a positive actor in afghanistan. we have seen no signs of them moving towards that. >> we just had two american senators who came back and one of them said that it is hard to know when pakistan is playing firemen or arsonist. >> they have been playing both sides of this game for the past decades. their support has been a major problem to the u.s.. this is vitally being realized by the u.s. government. this is difficult because there is huge resistance from the military. the pakistani military does not want to see india to get a foothold in afghanistan and they will use any means necessary to keep that from happening. >> we have heard about the stepped up attacks within afghanistan. how much of an effect is this having on the pakistani military to try to clamp down? >> that is the view they take, that there are good at jihadi groups and bad jihadi groups. whether they cause problems domestically within pakistan. that is a dangerous game they have played for some time and this is coming back to bite them quite seriousl
pakistan has a long way to go before it becomes a positive actor in afghanistan. we have seen no signs of them moving towards that. >> we just had two american senators who came back and one of them said that it is hard to know when pakistan is playing firemen or arsonist. >> they have been playing both sides of this game for the past decades. their support has been a major problem to the u.s.. this is vitally being realized by the u.s. government. this is difficult because there is...
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only 50% say the war in afghanistan was worth fighting. for more on the results, i am joined by the pew's executive vice president. what about those who said that it was not worth fighting? what reasons did they give? >> we did not export it that deeply. we look at their experience. this is a very unusual war. it will be the 10th anniversary this week. this was fought by the smallest share in our population, just one-half of 1% has carried this fight. we have asked these post 9/11 veterans about what and has been like to fight this war and to return home. 96% say they are proud of what they have done but they are experiencing a lot of difficulties and a lot of post traumatic stress. the wounds some carry but others carry psychological wounds. there are two wars being fought, afghanistan and iraq. we find these mixed feelings. only have say that the war was worth it in afghanistan, only 44% say the war in iraq was worth it. this is a higher level of support in the general population. >> is there a disconnect between military and domestic th
only 50% say the war in afghanistan was worth fighting. for more on the results, i am joined by the pew's executive vice president. what about those who said that it was not worth fighting? what reasons did they give? >> we did not export it that deeply. we look at their experience. this is a very unusual war. it will be the 10th anniversary this week. this was fought by the smallest share in our population, just one-half of 1% has carried this fight. we have asked these post 9/11...
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the one in afghanistan. it used to be called the forgotten war. this is one most americans would rather forget. the president is expected to announce the withdrawal of 30,000 troops. the decision is sparking a fierce debate. >> the screaming eagle. the 101st airborne targeting the taliban are the face of the surge. 30,000 new troops he sent to afghanistan and plans to pull out. the cost has been high. 1600 american lives, $2 billion a week. the determination of the american military presents a dilemma for the president. the base in the kentucky - tennessee border, here, troops trained for a hard slog ahead. this year has not yet been won. >> they are happy we're there and we're trying to do the right thing and help them out. >> if you're asked to help them, you will? >> i wish i was going back. >> he shares their sense of duty. to this soldier, its mission is not accomplished. >> not until the country is stable enough so it can stand on its own feet without help from the u.s.. >> do you think it is? >> not right now. >> the owner had no sense of t
the one in afghanistan. it used to be called the forgotten war. this is one most americans would rather forget. the president is expected to announce the withdrawal of 30,000 troops. the decision is sparking a fierce debate. >> the screaming eagle. the 101st airborne targeting the taliban are the face of the surge. 30,000 new troops he sent to afghanistan and plans to pull out. the cost has been high. 1600 american lives, $2 billion a week. the determination of the american military...
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we want to extend our feelings to his family and afghanistan. we will not lose our determination in cribbing a path where afghans can live in freedom and prosperity. >> no one can fill his place easily. he was one of the few people in afghanistan with a disposition we cannot easily find in society. but this will not deter us. we will definitely succeed. >> the fact burhanuddin rabbani was killed in the most supposedly secure part of kabul underlines the vulnerability of the capital. militants armed with heavy weapons took over a high-rise building overlooking the embassy and held up for 20 hours. bbc news. >> for more on the attack and the security situation inside afghanistan, i am joined by a senior correspondent for the washington post. thank you for joining us. this is the latest in a string of high-profile attacks amid tight security. in spite of what the obama administration is saying publicly, does this actually mean the taliban is becoming better coordinated? >> it shows the taliban can reach out and strike pretty much whoever they want
we want to extend our feelings to his family and afghanistan. we will not lose our determination in cribbing a path where afghans can live in freedom and prosperity. >> no one can fill his place easily. he was one of the few people in afghanistan with a disposition we cannot easily find in society. but this will not deter us. we will definitely succeed. >> the fact burhanuddin rabbani was killed in the most supposedly secure part of kabul underlines the vulnerability of the capital....
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if those will not -- the invasion of afghanistan 10 years ago. if those will not be behind american foreign policy, what will? >> i believe that we need to return our emphasis back home to restore our infrastructure, our homes, our schools, and we should not be trying to remake the society in places like afghanistan. it is not going to succeed. is certainly not worth what we are spending in terms of blood and treasure. essentially, and give up on the ambitious policy that has proven, i think, extremely costly and is not going to pay off. >> is that the same as isolation? you talk about the doctrine of restoration. >> it is not isolationism. isolationism is when you turn your back on your vital interest. i am not saying that. we should worry about north korea. the united states should maintain a balance in asia. we can go on and on. but we should not take the discretionary undertakings like in iraq, afghanistan, where our interests are less than vital, the costs are enormous, and the prospects are for. instead we should put our marginal dollars we
if those will not -- the invasion of afghanistan 10 years ago. if those will not be behind american foreign policy, what will? >> i believe that we need to return our emphasis back home to restore our infrastructure, our homes, our schools, and we should not be trying to remake the society in places like afghanistan. it is not going to succeed. is certainly not worth what we are spending in terms of blood and treasure. essentially, and give up on the ambitious policy that has proven, i...
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five or six blast. >> this is a part of the taliban's activities in afghanistan. this is against the provision of the momentum that has been gathered by the forces to make sure highly publicized attacks. you should not be fooled by that. i think the progress that we're making on the ground where british troops are so heavily employed. british troops will be the first to hand over to the afghan forces. this is where it will happen. on this patrol, the taliban are probably just in the next village. nato is continuing to push out taking territory from the insurgency. there have been a key sentries of hard for fighting. -- there have been two seasons of hearts fighting. -- harsh fighting. all this will only work of local people can be persuaded to support the government and to stay on site. >> in data believes that its successes in places like this means that the taliban will turn more and more to terrorist tactics. the government insists that transition will go ahead with the taliban says that they will ensure this is a bloody affair. >> fragile times in afghanistan.
five or six blast. >> this is a part of the taliban's activities in afghanistan. this is against the provision of the momentum that has been gathered by the forces to make sure highly publicized attacks. you should not be fooled by that. i think the progress that we're making on the ground where british troops are so heavily employed. british troops will be the first to hand over to the afghan forces. this is where it will happen. on this patrol, the taliban are probably just in the next...
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at any given moment, day or night, there's always a fuelling plane above afghanistan. once done, we had back. -- we head back. it does not make the headlines, but it is crucial to the fight. not only fuel -- nearly every coalition soldier comes by flight into or out of afghanistan. >> it provides a location where proximity matters. it allows the international efforts in afghanistan to be sourced much quicker at times than from other locations in the world. >> but now the new leader says he will shut down the base when the lease runs out in 2014. this could seriously complicate the logistics of president obama's plan. with pakistan increasingly unreliable and with the threat of losing the space, the u.s. has been calling on other central asian leaders. this was hillary clinton on a recent trip to pakistan. president used to be regarded as a pariah in washington. but the u.s. has now lifted the ban on military aid to his country. >> 2014 is approaching. we not only need to get troops and materials into afghanistan, but they need to get a lot of high-tech equipment out. d
at any given moment, day or night, there's always a fuelling plane above afghanistan. once done, we had back. -- we head back. it does not make the headlines, but it is crucial to the fight. not only fuel -- nearly every coalition soldier comes by flight into or out of afghanistan. >> it provides a location where proximity matters. it allows the international efforts in afghanistan to be sourced much quicker at times than from other locations in the world. >> but now the new leader...
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in afghanistan. we saw an insurgency that was not only getting passive support from the pakistani army and a pakistani intelligence service but getting active support. >> it was only when the u.s. stock given pakistan tipoffs of impending drone attacks that the attacks became successful. >> at the beginning of the drone operations, we gave pakistan advanced tipoff of where we were going and every single time, the target was not there anymore. you did not have to be sherlock holmes to put the pieces together. >> pakistan has denied the allegations. they are fighting their own campaign against insurgents. they deny they have backed the taliban. >> the evidence, this all speaks contrary to the perception that the isi is in support of these groups, is providing essential areas, is providing material support. >> the recent assault on the u.s. embassy was blamed on pakistan as the u.s. has taken a harder line. this raises further on a couple questions from the u.s. and u.k. government who both have large b
in afghanistan. we saw an insurgency that was not only getting passive support from the pakistani army and a pakistani intelligence service but getting active support. >> it was only when the u.s. stock given pakistan tipoffs of impending drone attacks that the attacks became successful. >> at the beginning of the drone operations, we gave pakistan advanced tipoff of where we were going and every single time, the target was not there anymore. you did not have to be sherlock holmes...
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his is a dusty checkpoint in afghanistan. hers, the glamour of hollywood. scott maurine to date to the ball, so -- newlin >> hello, mila. i did want to take a moment out of my day to invite you to the marine corps ball in greenville, north carolina, with yours truly. cruxes bold invitation was seen by 800,000 people on you could, but not by the actress herself. >> what? what's the marine corps posted a video invited you to go to the ball. >> do it for your country. >> what? >> a fellow bought chat show guest played matchmaker. >> you know it, man. i am going to work on this for you. he invited you to the marine corps ball. >> when is it? >> in november. >> november what? >> i do not know. >> i will go. >> she is promoting her latest film with timber lake and now looks forward to a trip to north carolina, slopping the movies for the mess hall. she promised sgt moore she will not stand him up. >> we're going to make this happen, sir. " true showbiz style, people have already been in touch with his people. it is officially a day. bbc news. >> i think that is a
his is a dusty checkpoint in afghanistan. hers, the glamour of hollywood. scott maurine to date to the ball, so -- newlin >> hello, mila. i did want to take a moment out of my day to invite you to the marine corps ball in greenville, north carolina, with yours truly. cruxes bold invitation was seen by 800,000 people on you could, but not by the actress herself. >> what? what's the marine corps posted a video invited you to go to the ball. >> do it for your country. >>...
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this region is the back stage of america's war effort in afghanistan. it doesn't make the headlines, but it is crucial to the fight. not only fuel. virtually every coalition soldier comes through this air base on their way to or out of afghanistan. >> this provides a location where proximity matters. is allows the international efforts in afghanistan to be sourced much quicker than it could from other locations around the world. >> but now kyrgyzstan's new leader says he will shut down the base when the lease runs out in 2014. this could seriously complicate logistics of president obama's planned withdrawal. with pakistan increaseingly unreliable. the americans have been courting other central asian leaders. >> it ends on a very high note. >> this was hillary clinton on a recent trip to uzbekistan. this president used to be regarded as a pariah ya in washington, but they have lifted a ban against them. >> why the u.s. is doing it because they are pretty scared. 2014 is quickly approaches. they not only need to get a lot of material into afghanistan, but
this region is the back stage of america's war effort in afghanistan. it doesn't make the headlines, but it is crucial to the fight. not only fuel. virtually every coalition soldier comes through this air base on their way to or out of afghanistan. >> this provides a location where proximity matters. is allows the international efforts in afghanistan to be sourced much quicker than it could from other locations around the world. >> but now kyrgyzstan's new leader says he will shut...
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ey really don't like t military action inibya ey don't like sending re troops to afghanistan. is is going to be anotr thing ty'll grble about, whether it will ke a difference to thr suort in the end, i doubt iwill >> some other news fm arnd the world,wo mbers of nato force in ahanian he been shot dea it happed in compound i northern ahanian. reports thettack of five anthenled the scene. it's uncar wther the gun was a genuine afghan police officer. wee getting early unconfied portthat preliminary results ve vtory in the haitia presidential electn tohe sician, also known as eet mickey. the officialnnouement is expected in thnextours. the second-rou was runp between he a theormer first lady. investigators satheyave found a lae seion of a jet lost over the atnticnd theye loted the bodies of some of thpassgers. the plane th 228 people onbod ca down as it flew from rio tpari therwereo survivo. if you haven't heard of iwpahu, you probably hav heard of hisorks now the outspon chesertis is making headnes ter being detained by licen crackdown. international presre i growing for his reas
ey really don't like t military action inibya ey don't like sending re troops to afghanistan. is is going to be anotr thing ty'll grble about, whether it will ke a difference to thr suort in the end, i doubt iwill >> some other news fm arnd the world,wo mbers of nato force in ahanian he been shot dea it happed in compound i northern ahanian. reports thettack of five anthenled the scene. it's uncar wther the gun was a genuine afghan police officer. wee getting early unconfied portthat...
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in afghanistan, forces have handed over security to the afghan police and the army. the handover ceremony took place with the british officers have been since 2006. this is one area gradually placed under government control. our defense correspondent was at the ceremony and filed this report. >> a moment of national pride. afghans taking responsibility for their own security. this ceremony showing that they are up for the job. but the british soldiers still have concerns, about corruption within the afghan police. >> some allegations of corruption, what we're trying to do is eradicate this. we are trying to push the locals away. >> even if afghanistan routes out the corruption, -- this is another province that was just handed over. there has been little fighting here, over the past 10 years. >> bombs and bullets are not the biggest killers, this is diarrhea and malnutrition. >> after the withdrawal of the nato forces -- >> the pressure is on the government to win the trust of its own people. >> there'll be lots of questions and concerns. our hope is to change that in
in afghanistan, forces have handed over security to the afghan police and the army. the handover ceremony took place with the british officers have been since 2006. this is one area gradually placed under government control. our defense correspondent was at the ceremony and filed this report. >> a moment of national pride. afghans taking responsibility for their own security. this ceremony showing that they are up for the job. but the british soldiers still have concerns, about corruption...
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policies in afghanistan will be successful. more than 50% say they will not, and more than one-third remain unsure. on the front line, soldiers are continuing to fight. now, a series of recordings released by the u.k. minister of defense is offering unique insight into the lives of british troops in afghanistan. you may find some of the images in this report disturbing. >> the men, some little more than boys, are led by their lieutenant. they arrived in 2007. by the end of their six month tour, one will be dead, and many injured, in a summer that changed their lives. he was filming the whole six month tour in what was for many their first taste of battle. >> there is no one there. we knew something was about to happen, but we did not know when. >> he had already seen fighting between the taliban and british troops. they knew that april 13th would be a tough day. the start of their first major operation against the insurgents, just weeks after arriving. >> safety off. taliban. >> where? >> taliban! run! >> i was thinking, this i
policies in afghanistan will be successful. more than 50% say they will not, and more than one-third remain unsure. on the front line, soldiers are continuing to fight. now, a series of recordings released by the u.k. minister of defense is offering unique insight into the lives of british troops in afghanistan. you may find some of the images in this report disturbing. >> the men, some little more than boys, are led by their lieutenant. they arrived in 2007. by the end of their six month...
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the allegations strained relations with afghanistan's allies. in april, he told a bbc documentary crew about attempts on his life. >> are there still now? >> every day. >> drug traffickers? >> taliban. >> ahmad wali karzai came close to being charged with corruption. according to a u.s. official, he was too valuable. here in kabul, the have lost a strong man in the fight against the taliban in the south. >> for more on to de's assassination and the power vacuum believes, we have a former executive for "the washington post." >> a key strong men in this area has been ahmad wali karzai. a few days ago i was talking to the senior coalition man in kandahar. he has been such a problem for the u.s. and the coalition, a corrupt warlord. he was the key to bringing tribal leaders in to some stability. >> it backs the question, why does the qatada and kill those that work so closely with them? -- taliban kill those that work so closely with them? >> it is possible that there is some feud that we do know about. the assassin of was an elder from his village.
the allegations strained relations with afghanistan's allies. in april, he told a bbc documentary crew about attempts on his life. >> are there still now? >> every day. >> drug traffickers? >> taliban. >> ahmad wali karzai came close to being charged with corruption. according to a u.s. official, he was too valuable. here in kabul, the have lost a strong man in the fight against the taliban in the south. >> for more on to de's assassination and the power...
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afghanistan, eight wer killed when anfgha military pilot opened firenem. an itomes after an incide when 0 inmas broke out of a ja. and now we learn that th jail wainfiltrate by the taliban d we have thisxtradinary story. they may have had toig eir wainsite, but this w a prisonunder taliban control. anthey were giv soonsn the cells and theyade is escape easier. >> hen officials shere was bak down secuty. ficis expressing amemen at the levelf detail and the sophisticati. the insurgts mayave used satellite maps to pinpoint wher to g, a hit the exact ot is w an insidjob, sayshe governme. >> it appearsthere was some collabatioou know to ve inside people bause it's n possle,t's not imaginableo thk that 8eople whin fourourscan esca. >> the warden whonce ran this pronnd his senr staffre suspended and hd unr gornmental investigators and the search for the men whoot out, onl 70 have been caut and theest on the loose for the talin. >> as we mentioned eight servic members and a civilian contctorall americans, wer kill by a mbeof the afghan aiforce. toda tse rise serio
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in afghanistan, an ancient site is under threat. it's been 10 years since the taliban destroyed the ancient buddhas. now another site may be sacrificed for the sake of a chinese mining venture. >> in the hills, a site of what was once an al qaeda training camp, an astonishing discovery, a buddhist monastery filled with scientists and shrines more than 1400 years old. this is miz inac, the center of a buddhist kingdom before islam came to afghanistan. there's copper in the ground which made them rich and allowed them to build this grand monastery but the copper led to the creation of the settlement that will lead to its destruction because the chinese have bought the mineral rights to this entire valley, will start mining soon and in a year, everything will be gone. the mine will bring millions in revenues to this desperately poor country. afghans and international archaeologists are trying to save what they can. >> what you see now is what is left, i would say. so you have this red color but you have to imagine that all these statut
in afghanistan, an ancient site is under threat. it's been 10 years since the taliban destroyed the ancient buddhas. now another site may be sacrificed for the sake of a chinese mining venture. >> in the hills, a site of what was once an al qaeda training camp, an astonishing discovery, a buddhist monastery filled with scientists and shrines more than 1400 years old. this is miz inac, the center of a buddhist kingdom before islam came to afghanistan. there's copper in the ground which...
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and another ancient site is under threat in afghanistan. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. six weeks after osama bin laden was killed, al qaeda has named a new leader. and to many, the choice comes as no surprise. ayman al-zawahiri has long served as the terror organization's number two and now, according to a web posting, he assumes the top slot. the u.s. state department dismissed any significance of today's announcement with the response that it barely matters. the bbc security correspondent, frank gardner, has more. >> al qaeda's new leader is a familiar figure. he worked hand in glove with osama bin laden for many years and has given al-qaeda much of its strategic direction. he's long been the group's most visible spokesman. here he is saying the war with the west will go on. disappointment has been largely welcomed on the extremist web site. bin laden and al-zawahiri collaborated closely. both were fugitives for years, hiding out in afghanistan and pakistan. al-zawahiri, the natural successor to bin l
and another ancient site is under threat in afghanistan. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. six weeks after osama bin laden was killed, al qaeda has named a new leader. and to many, the choice comes as no surprise. ayman al-zawahiri has long served as the terror organization's number two and now, according to a web posting, he assumes the top slot. the u.s. state department dismissed any significance of today's announcement with the response that it barely...
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. >> now to afghanistan where as the u.s. prepares to bring its troops home, women's rights groups say that the international community is preparing to abandon them. 10 years ago when the u.s. arrived, improving the lot of women was considered a major objective. now, activists have said that the advances they have made will be lost. >> fashioning the new future for themselves and their country. every stitch is a testament to a fragile freedom. under the taliban, afghan women were trapped at home. there were uneducated and unemployed. fast forward 10 years and now they make up half of the work force. at this design company, they toiled alongside men. this woman says that she is proud to be the bread winner for her brothers. founder is's concerned about the outlook if there is a reconciliation with the taliban. >> none of them have come forward to say that they are moderate and they believe differently. if their mandate has changed, their view has changed, because they have not claimed that they have changed and they will be di
. >> now to afghanistan where as the u.s. prepares to bring its troops home, women's rights groups say that the international community is preparing to abandon them. 10 years ago when the u.s. arrived, improving the lot of women was considered a major objective. now, activists have said that the advances they have made will be lost. >> fashioning the new future for themselves and their country. every stitch is a testament to a fragile freedom. under the taliban, afghan women were...
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he was detained in afghanistan. he became known as the american taliban. >> is is the news we "" magazine -- this is the "newsweek" magazine. >> it was like having a tidal wave come over you and nothing to hold it back. >> they repeatedly accused my son of being a terrorist and a contributing to 9/11, of being a traitor to the united states -- against the united states. >> as a teenager, he came to this mosque outside san francisco. >> he was not sure of his direction in this world. it seemed islam and religion was a way to fulfill himself. >> lind converted to islam, an and learned arabic. after 9/11, he was detained. these images of him, bedraggled and wounded, were broadcast around the world. he claims he was mistreated in u.s. custody. >> there were these photos of him naked and blindfolded. >> a legal advisor in the justice department resigned due to her concerns about the case. >> the level of vitriol and animosity toward him was just astounding. i felt like that was clouding the normal lens we would use to lo
he was detained in afghanistan. he became known as the american taliban. >> is is the news we "" magazine -- this is the "newsweek" magazine. >> it was like having a tidal wave come over you and nothing to hold it back. >> they repeatedly accused my son of being a terrorist and a contributing to 9/11, of being a traitor to the united states -- against the united states. >> as a teenager, he came to this mosque outside san francisco. >> he was...
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in early 2001, he arrived in afghanistan and volunteered to fight with the taliban against the northern alliance. after 9/11, when the u.s. took on the taliban, he was detained. these images of him wounded were broadcast around the world. lind claims he was mistreated in u.s. custody. >> there were these trophy photos of him naked and blindfolded. >> a legal advisor in the justice department resigned due to her concerns over the case. >> the level of vitriol and animosity toward him was just astounding. i felt like that was clouding the normal lens that we would use to look at a case more objectively. >> back in the u.s., lind pleaded guilty for fighting for the taliban, but the authorities dropped the al qaeda charges. >> he went to fight for a regime that was hostile to the united states and that supported the attacks on 9/11. so in my book, that's pretty serious. i mean, it's not quite treeson, but it's certainly what i would call a kissing cousin to treason. he pled guilty. the judge imposed an appropriate sentence and i assume he'll serve it out. >> his journey from affluent califo
in early 2001, he arrived in afghanistan and volunteered to fight with the taliban against the northern alliance. after 9/11, when the u.s. took on the taliban, he was detained. these images of him wounded were broadcast around the world. lind claims he was mistreated in u.s. custody. >> there were these trophy photos of him naked and blindfolded. >> a legal advisor in the justice department resigned due to her concerns over the case. >> the level of vitriol and animosity...
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and allies in afghanistan. many prominent people like ahmad wali karzai have been killed in kandahar and the north. protecting those people has been extremely difficult. i think that is the concern. absent the feeling of stability, not just for power brokers and warlords, but for ordinary citizens. >> is the political threat crowing? >> when the senior officials add up the numbers, it is about the same as last year, but there are some very -- the most powerful, the police chief, warlord, if you will, in the north, was recently assassinated. that sent shivers in the north, where i also visited. there is a greater stability, but there is a sense that the people who are in charge are targets. >> david ignatius, thank you for joining us. now to the hacking scandal which continues to spread in great britain. "news of the worldwent even further = = -- "news of the world" went even further, according to gordon brown. >> there is some flash photography. >> here is gordon at downing street. on the top is rebekah brooks.
and allies in afghanistan. many prominent people like ahmad wali karzai have been killed in kandahar and the north. protecting those people has been extremely difficult. i think that is the concern. absent the feeling of stability, not just for power brokers and warlords, but for ordinary citizens. >> is the political threat crowing? >> when the senior officials add up the numbers, it is about the same as last year, but there are some very -- the most powerful, the police chief,...
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just showing how difficult the task remains for the afghanistan police and army. >> tell us more about the intercontinental hotel and why it would be a target. >> well, the hotel lies on the western side of the city on a hilltop, one of the two five-star hotels in kabul. this evening, we understand that provincial governors and other afghan politicians were there. there was a wedding going on in the hall, but the hotel is popular with afghan traders, with diplomats, with journalists. it is a five-star hotel and those who can afford it, live there. >> what does the attack tell us about the ability of afghan forces to take over after nato. >> senior officials say let's not jump into any conclusions. attacks do happen anywhere. one of the aides to president karzai was giving the example of india and said the afghan security forces have been able to put down such attacks in a matter of hours. there are terrorist attacks and likely to increase in the future and the afghan security forces should not be judged for a terrorist attack like this but this will shatter the confidence of the afghan
just showing how difficult the task remains for the afghanistan police and army. >> tell us more about the intercontinental hotel and why it would be a target. >> well, the hotel lies on the western side of the city on a hilltop, one of the two five-star hotels in kabul. this evening, we understand that provincial governors and other afghan politicians were there. there was a wedding going on in the hall, but the hotel is popular with afghan traders, with diplomats, with...
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suicide bomber has carried out an attack near in the united nations building in kandahar in southern afghanistan. five people were killed, including a policeman. the taliban says it carried out the attack. the greek prime minister says greece will be holding a referendum on the bailout deal of greek at the european summit last week he has given no details for the referendum, but he promised to seek a vote of confidence in the parliament. after weeks of posting anti- capitalist protest on is doorsteps, the dean of st. paul's cathedral has resigned. the protesters were inspired by occupy wall street. the clergy has been divided on how to handle it. our religious affairs correspondent has more details. >> yesterday, only hours from his resignation, the deans body language betrayed the enormous pressure he was under. visibly uncomfortable, as the past protesters -- >> i find it quite difficult that you assume that i do not hold the same views as you simply because i do not use the same methods of expressing my views as you. >> today, the news that shocked the whole church. a statement from the dana
suicide bomber has carried out an attack near in the united nations building in kandahar in southern afghanistan. five people were killed, including a policeman. the taliban says it carried out the attack. the greek prime minister says greece will be holding a referendum on the bailout deal of greek at the european summit last week he has given no details for the referendum, but he promised to seek a vote of confidence in the parliament. after weeks of posting anti- capitalist protest on is...